The blue Pacific Ocean, the coral sunset and the groom's Hawaiian heritage inspired the tropical decor at this Newport Beach wedding. Butterflies were woven throughout the decor, as were bittersweet reminders that the bride's brother, who happened to be a high school friend of the groom's, couldn't be there. —Meredith Bodgas

Vendors

WEDDING DRESS

Reem Acra, Mon Amie Bridal Salon, 714-546-5700, monamie.com

JEWELRY, VEILS AND HAIRPIECE

Mon Amie Bridal Salon, 714-546-5700, monamie.com

GROOM'S AND GROOMSMEN'S OUTFITS

Tommy Bahama, tommybahama.com

BRIDESMAID DRESSES

After Six, aftersix.com

HAIR AND MAKEUP

Design Visage, 800-603-1383, designvisage.com

FLOWERS

White Lilac, 949-222-2234, whitelilacinc.com

CAKE

The Cake Studio, 714-964-7338

FAVORS

The Ample Hamper, 949-786-9715, theamplehamper.com

CEREMONY PATH DECOR

Shinoda Design Center, 714-541-4444

LIGHTING

Pro Audio & Lighting, 949-727-9080, proaudiodj.com

PLANE WITH PERSONALIZED BANNER

US Sky Ads, usskyads.com, (booked through Adville USA, 626-397-9911)

RECEPTION RENTALS

Classic Party Rentals, 714-540-6111, classicpartyrentals.com

PHOTOGRAPHER

Bleu Cotton, 949-574-1900, bleucotton.com

WEDDING COORDINATOR

Cynthia Pritchard, 973-893-1386, cpeventcompany.com

Katie and Shane in Newport Beach, CA

Butterflies offer a touching tribute at a tropical-inspired wedding

The blue Pacific Ocean, the coral sunset and the groom's Hawaiian heritage inspired the tropical decor at this Newport Beach wedding. Butterflies were woven throughout the decor, as were bittersweet reminders that the bride's brother, who happened to be a high school friend of the groom's, couldn't be there. —Meredith Bodgas